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Teacher steps out for cyclist friends killed in two tragic road crashes

In just two years, Rachel Shakespeare has lost two good friends.
Both were keen cyclists and victims of road traffic accidents that left their families and friends bereft.
Now Rachel, 34, from Pontefract, is running the Plusnet Leeds Half Marathon in their memory – and to raise awareness of road safety.

You have taken up running and everything is going well.
You’ve shed a few pounds, are feeling physically fitter, mentally stronger and the struggle of those first few runs is nothing but a distant memory as you comfortably cover 5k without the need to walk.